Introduction

The EcoFriend Awards recognise the efforts and achievements of environmentally-proactive people in Singapore who have made contributions to the environment. These individuals come from all walks of life - school teachers, students, youth and volunteers in non-government, private, people as well as public sector organisations and have dedicated their personal time and effort to protect, promote and enhance our Clean & Green environment.

The collective efforts of these proactive individuals in taking ownership of the environment has allowed everyone to benefit from a clean and green environment. We hope that the award encourages them to continue and expand their efforts in caring for the environment, and look forward to welcoming more individuals on board the EcoFriend family.

Scope

All efforts made by an individual in protecting, promoting and enhancing Singapore's Clean & Green environment over the last two to five years will be taken into account in the selection of award recipients.

Eligibility

The EcoFriend Awards is open to all individuals residing in Singapore for at least the past six months.

EcoFriend Awards Categories

There are five (5) EcoFriend Award categories.

Each individual may be nominated in only ONE of the following categories:

1. Private Sector individuals
2. Public Sector individuals (includes teaching and non-teaching staff in tertiary institutions such as universities, polytechnics, and ITE colleges)
3. Non-Government Organisations and Grassroots Volunteers
4. Educational Institutions (includes Environmental Education Advisors, Principals, Teachers and staff in JCs, secondary, primary and pre-schools)
5. Youth & Students (includes members of youth groups, youths in tertiary institutions and JCs, ITE, secondary and primary schools students)

Criteria for Nomination

Individuals nominated for the awards should have fulfilled some or all of the following criteria:

• Contributed to environmental efforts without personal gain
• Created a sustained positive impact on the environment through their actions
• Contributed to the environmental well-being of the community. (e.g. set up and lead an on-going recycling programme for the whole housing estate)
• Initiated or participated in environmental programmes that are carried out on a sustained basis.

How to Nominate

Nominations for the EcoFriend Awards 2017 is now closed.

Portfolio of Recipients

Browse the portfolios of EcoFriend Awards Recipients from previous years (pdf file):

For more enquiries on the EcoFriend Awards, please contact:

Ms Phua Xinyan

Corporate, NGO & Marketing Dept (3P Network Division)

National Environment Agency

DID: 6731 9863

Email: phua_xin_yan@nea.gov.sg